What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 1 - Biological Support Unit Manager position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
01/28/2025
Application Deadline:
02/11/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$6,667 - $10,311
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 1 - Biological Support Unit Manager
Job Description:
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Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.
This position is Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely as well as at our central office in Salem. In addition, the ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities
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The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more.
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You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon! Click
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What we are looking for:
The Biological Support Unit Manager will provide leadership, management, and supervision, directly overseeing a team of 8. This unit specializes in providing guidance and collaboration on the implementation and administration of forest management plans, habitat conservation plans, and other Division policies. Key responsibilities encompass:
- Serving as the Agency Administrator for habitat conservation plans.
- Aid in the formulation of district Implementation and Annual Operations plans, as well as individual timber sales and projects.
- Compile and interpret technical data.
- Draft Division policies and procedures in areas of unit specialization.
- Deliver field support.
- Ensure compliance for threatened and endangered species.
- Develop and roll out training specific to the Unit's expertise.
- Contribute to program research, monitoring, information system development, and enhancement of business processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience
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Two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology, Aquatic Sciences or a closely related natural resources degree.
Note: Driver’s License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout. If you have an Oregon driver’s license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.
Desired Skills:
- Ability to lead and supervise a staff of natural resource specialists in the fields of watershed and riparian function and wildlife ecology.
- Ability to establish work priorities in alignment with division and agency priorities and strategies.
- Ability to play an integral role in budget development, expenditure tracking.
- Ability to collaborate with legal entities to address pertinent issues, track legal risks, and contribute to legislative developments.
- Ability to oversee contract management, from the inception of RFPs to contract administration.
- Proficient-level to advanced-level for the enterprise to effectively communicate, mentor and develop staff, provide stewardship, and engagement with Division Policies.
How to Apply:
Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
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Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workdayaccount.
Additional Details:
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is management service and is not represented by a union.
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If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager:Nick.Palazzotto@odf.oregon.gov
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
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Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
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If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov
ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.
